Absa joins Ripple’s custody network in digital-asset push

Absa joins Ripple’s custody network in digital-asset push

Absa has announced a partnership with Ripple under which it will adopt the blockchain infrastructure specialist’s institutional-grade custody platform to offer secure storage solutions for tokenised assets – including cryptocurrencies – to institutional clients in South Africa. The move is significant as it may mark a turning point in how traditional banks in Africa engage…

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Eskom’s high-tech push to modernise the grid

Eskom’s high-tech push to modernise the grid

A stabilising Eskom is starting to place a stronger focus on new technologies and the modernisation of the electricity grid. Last month, at the release of the state-owned utility’s annual results, CEO Dan Marokane said the utility is focused on “deepening the adoption of digitalisation in the business”, through measures such as the use of…

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Qualcomm buying Arduino in push beyond smartphones

Qualcomm buying Arduino in push beyond smartphones

Qualcomm on Tuesday said it has acquired Arduino, an Italian not-for-profit firm that makes hardware and software for developing prototypes of robots and other electronic gadgets. San Diego-based Qualcomm is a major supplier of chips at the heart of mobile phones but has been expanding into other fields such as connected vehicles, wireless earphones, laptop…

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Africa: US Tariffs Push South Africa to Diversify Trade Reach

African Countries Gear Up for Major Push On Climate Innovation, Climate Financing and Climate Change Laws

The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can source finance to grow in greener ways and cope with worsening climate disasters. Africa has barely contributed to greenhouse…

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Energizer launches new laptops to push battery limits

Energizer launches new laptops to push battery limits

Avenir Telecom is launching a new line of Energizer-branded laptops built for extreme battery life. The lineup includes three productivity-focused models: the Energizer EnergyBook Pro 15, EnergyBook Pro XL 18, and the flagship EnergyBook Pro Ultra. Read: Xiaomi launches 17 series with secondary displays and huge batteries The Pro Ultra comes with an 18-inch display…

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